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title: "Bonito"
description: "Perched above Gustavia harbour with panoramic views across the yachts and waterfront, Bonito is the fine-dining restaurant that most first-time visitors discover and the one that veterans keep returning to. The setting is spectacular: an open-air terrace with gauze curtains, candlelight, and a view that somehow manages to be glamorous without trying too hard."
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Perched above Gustavia harbour with panoramic views across the yachts and waterfront, Bonito is the fine-dining restaurant that most first-time visitors discover and the one that veterans keep returning to. The setting is spectacular: an open-air terrace with gauze curtains, candlelight, and a view that somehow manages to be glamorous without trying too hard.

The kitchen runs a French-Latin American menu that sounds unlikely on paper but works beautifully in practice. The ceviche is outstanding — pristine fish, bright citrus, the right amount of heat — and it's become the signature dish. Mains lean toward grilled proteins handled with French precision: côte de boeuf for two, a generous lobster tail, or line-caught mahi-mahi with plantain purée and sauce vierge.

The wine list is predominantly French with smart selections from South America. Expect 80-120 EUR per person for dinner with wine. Time your reservation for sunset — the harbour transforms as the light drops.